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MTV Quotes

Remembering the MTV era

This MTV quotes collection recalls the channel's rise as a cultural force and its role in shaping Entertainment in the 1980s.

I can't imagine my '80s childhood without MTV.

Quotes by Sallie Patrick

I was supposed to have a talk show on MTV.

Quotes by Riff Raff

MTV didn't exist in 1980, but by 1982, it had gotten to be a force to be reckoned with.

Quotes by Nick Rhodes

I graduated from college and went straight into a job with MTV.

Quotes by Julia Hartz

Culture Quotes

I don't want to be on the radio. I don't want to be on Mtv.

Quotes by John Frusciante

MTV shows me love.

Quotes by Fat Joe

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these MTV quotes recall about the channel's early years?
They note MTV did not exist in 1980 but had become a major force by 1982.
Did anyone start their career at MTV?
Yes, one speaker mentions graduating college and going straight into a job with MTV.
How is MTV tied to personal identity in these quotes?
One line says the speaker cannot imagine their 1980s childhood without MTV, tying the network closely to Identity.
Do all the quotes speak favorably of MTV?
Not entirely - one speaker says they never wanted to be on the radio or on MTV.
What broader theme connects these MTV quotes?
MTV's role in shaping 1980s Entertainment and youth culture comes through in nearly every line.

Other speakers reflect on starting careers at MTV or growing up unable to imagine childhood without it, tying the network to personal Identity.